Artificial Intelligence in Legal System: An Overview

Erstwhile, artificial intelligence (AI) system has gained unmistakable prominence in our lives across various platforms and has transformed it considerably. The changes suggest such aspects that are mostly not clear today. In a world, where countries are governed by law and regulations, it becomes important to understand the role of AI in the legal system and how would it influences and modifies it. While exercising self-control in varying degrees, the question of civil and criminal liability for damage or loss resulting from any of its activities, becomes critical. The research identifies major approaches in legislation and legal practice which can be influenced by AI and explores a number of current options: Legal Responsibility of AI, its influence in legal practice and adjudication, its impact on criminal laws, administrative laws and other private legal subject matters. The research highlights the need to have a legal framework can be addressed by primarily deciding upon the nature of entity an AI system is, and accordingly the liability may or may not be shifted from its creators to the AI system in different fields of law. The research is based qualitative approach to study. The materials included are based on organizational reports, journal articles and media sources. The study stood on the comprehensive legal analysis, integrated legal interpretation and modeling.